About Alain GODICHON
Alain Godichon is an engineering graduate from The “Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Métallurgie et de l’Industrie des Mines (E.N.S.M.I.M.)” located in Nancy, France.
While studying for his degree he specialized in Fluid Mechanics.
In 1972 Alain started work as a Research and Development Engineer at Solyvent-Ventec.
He went on to become the Technical Director of Fläkt Solyvent-Ventec, taking an active role in R&D projects worldwide within the Fläkt Woods Group.
In a career spanning 42 years Alain studied all aspects of fan design, with a particular focus on aerodynamics, acoustics, mechanical design and vibration analysis.
This broad-based background has enabled Alain to troubleshoot in-service issues, further contributing to his experience.
He has leveraged this experience by developing a variety of software systems.
Alain has been awarded a number of patents relating to fan technology and application.
During the course of his career he has participated in the EUROVENT Working Group “Fans” and published a number of technical papers at conferences.
He has collaborated with the Sapienza University of Rome in the development of computational methods and their application to the design of air-movement fans.
Alain is currently working as an independent Consultant.